Department of Urology

Donald G. Skinner, MD, Chair

Ranked as one of the nation's largest and most innovative multi-disciplinary urology teams, the Department of Urology provides diagnostic, medical and surgical services for all genitourinary disorders. It is marked by leading-edge programs with an emphasis on urologic oncology and reconstructive surgery to enhance quality of life.

With expertise in all areas of urinary tract, pelvic and genital reconstruction, the department’s faculty physicians pioneered the use of continent urinary diversion and have extensive experience in both upper and lower urinary tract reconstruction.

Areas of expertise include:

  • Oncology
  • Urinary reconstruction
  • Endourology (including lithotripsy and minimally invasive surgery)
  • Urodynamics
  • Adrenal surgery
  • Incontinence
  • Management of male impotency, including microvascular and prosthetic surgery
  • Female urologic disorder
  • Renal transplants
  • Pediatric urology at CHLA